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Sheila Smith
December 21, 2020
Josh its been 5 years now seems like you've been gone longer than that but in my mind you are still here with me.Love and miss you son, Ricks up there with you guys now,kinda watch over him for us too.
amy
April 18, 2017
I found Josh's drivers license on April 17, 2017 in the weeds in Michigan City at Striebel Pond park, I didn't know him. I tried to google him thinking I could verify address and return his ID. I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know how to contact anyone, but I thought someone that loved him would want his ID and possibly find some comfort in having it. if you see this and want it please email me with address and I will mail it. [email protected]
January 25, 2017
Happy 30th Birthday Josh. Today is you second birthday you have now spent in heaven I wish more than anything that I could spend today with you. I think of you everyday. I sent a thousands of kisses to you and I pictured you saying "got em babe". I was truely blessed to be loved by you joshua, until we meet again, i love you 4life
Love always and forever,
Katie
January 6, 2017
Josh
Was thinking of you and just wanted to say i miss you. Your birthday is coming up it will be your second one you spent it heaven. Your going to be the big 30!! Love always babes
December 26, 2016
Josh I dunno what I am going to do when ai cant write you on here, Ill just talk to you like always. The last week and a half was rough and still is. Trial is coming up and you will het justice, but we will still be wothout you. Im mossing my heart josh for you were it. This never gets easier, as time goes on its just a reminder you are not here.. i love you
Love katie
Katie
December 25, 2016
Its hard to believe it has been a year without you. Not a day goes by where i wish you could be here. Merry christmas in heaven josh. As I sat and put presents under the tree for kids it was hard not to cry and remember the life we had together and wonder what would of been, we should be in our house making new traditions. Christmas isnt so cheerful anymore for you went to heaven on this day at 1:22 am and I got that awful call from jessica(babygirl) darby Ill never forget.. who ever thought you wouldnt be here.. merry christmas josh we love you with our whole hearts. Please know i still love you sooo...please be with us in spirit today i know you have a lot of trips today because everyone loved you more than anything.. your the man josh!!! Im blowing you kisses and sending you hugs picturing you say GOT EM babes!!
You mean the world to me... cant wait to see you some day!!! Love your babes
Merry christmas from the kids we love you
sheila smith
December 21, 2016
josh,Here we go reliving all that happened,still get myself to beleive it.Maybe after justice is served for you but it never will be for me.I love and miss you Josh,Mother
December 19, 2016
Its hard to believe a year is coming up, it still seems like yesterday. There isnt a day that goes by that you are not on my mind from morning til night! Dec 18th started out as the best day ever and turned into you never coming home!! Until w meet again watch over us! We need you and love you!!!
Miss you lots
Love kate
Katie
September 30, 2016
You been on my mind all morning. I miss you Josh every second of every day. There is such an emptiness without you. Just know I love you 4life as we would say. Wish you was just at work and Im waiting for you to text and call and come home ..
June 29, 2016
Still missing like crazy, i love you joshua curtis smith always and always...love katie
Dreamed about you last night, hard when you wake up and you be gone, but Ill take what I can get. I hope you truely know how hard kife is wout you in it, and lonely...Your the man josh always, glad you were the love of my life
June 21, 2016
Its gonna be 6 months of you bein gone....I hate this is true, I wish Id wake up and you be on your side of bed..Your everyday all day and night texting I miss, you bein my best friend and other half i miss trillions...i miss you sneakin kisses aaying GOT Em, and singing and driving was our thing, noone can beat what we had, noone...always and forever in my heart in my dreams, you will be with me til I reunite with you my king♕
Love tour babygirl(wifey) as u call me ♔
April 21, 2016
Thinking about you, miss you, love you..love katie
Katie
April 10, 2016
Josh,
The feeling that I feel now that I dont hear your voice, to have tour touch, to kiss your lips because I dont have a choice.oh what I wouldnt give to have you lying by my side. When you left I lost apart of me, it still so hard to believe. Cant sleep at night when your on my mind. I miss you every second of everyday. Never imangines I be sitting here without you. I wanna talk to you til 6 am when tou get off. I want to be in car with you staring at me singing. Life isnt fair, we are suppose to be together. Supoise to be your wife,
Josh i cant wait to meet you at the cross roads and just run you. Hopefully sooner than later
Love your
Babygirl
March 13, 2016
I just wish I could talk to you about everything thats happening. I miss you josh, everythings so different.
Love you, Katie
Mother
March 12, 2016
Its mother Josh,Everytime someone mentions they have sidework I almost say JOSH would be interested just like always you worked all the time for someone Love & Miss you son
March 5, 2016
You should be here josh, I simply miss you. Love katie
March 4, 2016
Just thinking about extra hard this morning,keep thinking your gonna be here anytime just like always Love n miss you son
Mother
katie
February 22, 2016
People think Im prob weird babe, but I have to write you for it too feel some what normal, i miss you like crazy, kids progreaa reports were good. They still talk about you all the time. It make me sad and glad at the same time...i miss you like crazy..
Love katie
katie
February 18, 2016
I miss you more than ever, I cant sleep. Your all I think about, I just want to tell you everything thats going on, and you tell me your always here and got my back, I know your looking after me, I just wanna hold yoi so bad. Your amazing Joshua and made me so completely and utterly happy. Iove you babes
Love always,
Your babygirl (wifey)
John Lisa Lily Johnny Jr Lutz
February 14, 2016
Lighting this candle 4 u Joshy cause we love & miss ya so so much!!! Know that u r watching over us with a smile. Can not wait 2 c u again in HEAVEN
Jessica
February 14, 2016
I miss you ):
Really need your advice right now !!!
sheila smiyh
February 14, 2016
Well Josh,Its Valentines Day now,you made sure you did something for me on this dayy only wish is to have you home with us,we love and miss you so bad I can't even keep in my mind that you're not here son but you will always be in my heart.We love you son tel cakes Happy Valentines Day too We love her Love Mother n Dennis
February 14, 2016
Happy Valentines Day babe, I wish more than anything we could spend it together. Just know your in my heart..I love you Joshua Curtis 4life and than some!! Love Katie
February 10, 2016
You should be here Josh, I'm missing you like crazy.!!! I love you to infinity and beyond..Love katie
February 3, 2016
So i thought getting a phone would make me feel better buy it doesnt i keep waiting foe the phone to ring and it be you. ..i miss you so bad...i lobe you josh, and i will never get over you ever..i will love you for the reat of my life...love always tour fiancee
February 1, 2016
Josh,
I miss you more and more everyday..everyone keeps saying with time heals all.. I dont think that is so true atleast for me.. Its harder and harder wout you everyday.. Just the simple things, laying next to you, talking to you, driving in car with you, and whatever adventure you had planned.. You were plain and simple my best friend...thank goodness for your mom, because she gives me hope and it just feels normal to be by her... Josh i love you w my whole heart... I cannot wait until we are reunited, and i simply finally get to hug my babe...until than your babygirl
January 28, 2016
Just was thinking about you josh.. I dont even think they invented a word yet for how bad i miss you.. I love you always love katie xoxox
January 27, 2016
Well babe i hope you had an awesome day for your birthday..i am missing you so much... Kids were so happy to celebrate your bday, it was emotional vut it was completely worth it.. What i would do to just be able to text you and talk to you right now...i still cant accept your not coming home yet... I just wanna see your face and hold you all day!! And go on our thousands adventures...we were never bored even when we disnt have anything to do, because we just loved being together..so many things have passed that we were going to do..move in that house, finish our getting our rings, going to get married at courthouse til summer, christmas, new years, and your birthday... Breaks my heart...i cant wait to reunite w you uo there and just see your face... I love you w everything in me....
Love always your babygirl(wifey) aw you called me..
bertha n Tom Binecki
January 26, 2016
Happy Birthday Joshy Love Grandma n Tom
Isaac
January 26, 2016
Happy birthday josh I love you. Miss you alot. Thank you for all the christmas presents.. And hanging out with me ,
Blake
January 26, 2016
Happy birthday josh. I love you josh. I hope you have memories of me. Love Blake
Alexia (lexi)
January 26, 2016
Happy 29 bday josh.. No matter what the situation was with me you always were the sweetest. I will remember the time we went to Hallmark for my bday a d bought this wierd crown that said happy 12. You even told be that we could by a sweet sixteen tiara and you could scratch off the six. I will also charish the memory when the day you took me to school then when i went to get out of the car you started shouting my name GO LEXI!!! You literatly started throwing chocolate candy at me. Anyways, you will always have a special place in my heart happy birthday josh love you!!
Xoxo, Lex
sheila smith
January 26, 2016
Joshua,Today you turned 29 years old I wish you were here to share that with us,Happy Birthday Son Love and Miss you ever sooo much. Mother and Dennis (1/26/2016)
January 25, 2016
Its hard to believe that a months has gone by sincebyou went to heaven.. I miss you so much Josh.. Love katie
January 24, 2016
January 22, 2016
Well josh it is friday, used to be my favorite day since you got to be off all weekend... You been on my mind all day! I miss your singing to me ans waking me up when you got off work w all your energy...the months days and seconds i spent with you are the best of my life!! Love you 4 life and even after...love your fiancee babes
January 20, 2016
Im missing you like crazy babes..i love you josh love katie
January 17, 2016
So babes...Leo put that sign up for you...Im gonna go take a picture of it tomorrow...missing you josh..i love you so so much!!! Love you 4 life love your babe
Your babe katie ryan
January 15, 2016
Your momma says me writing you in here a help me, and she is right like always i love her. Thought about you all day today...i love you you babes... I miss your singing today alot...and just simply laying by you.. blake was asking about you today...I told him you were up there having a blast w Tera...bulls played today havent watched them wout you, but i am gonna try...i lobe you always n forever
Katie ryan
January 14, 2016
My babe...I still cant believe you are gone..I miss you every minute of everyday, I miss everything about you.. You were and will always be my true love.. I am proud to be your fiancee.. Being with you is the happiest I ever been. And I know I was your true love ..you told me a thousand times a day... I miss your voice, i miss holding my babe.. I cant believe this..We were gonna be married and have us a baby...just know josh i will see you again one day, and I know you are there w tera and that makes me happy to know your not alone up there... I will always love you noone could or would ever take your place...josh i am yours til i take my last breathe and than we will be together for eternity....you will get justice joshy i promise you that... Me and the kids love you and miss you like crazy...Blake doesnt quite understand yet, but JUST KNOW YOU MADE US ALL TRUELY HAPPY... I know you are prob looking down on me and seeing that i am a mess, i will try harder...when you left my whole heart left with you... I love you babes for life and after xoxoxoxox i just want you back and i still havent fully accept your gone...
Mother
January 12, 2016
Josh,I just cant seem to believe this but watched you lay there and fight for your life,but I am still not ready to accept it I just keep telling myself your with Tera Lynn for now,I love you Son and miss you deeply.
Amy Kwasniewski
December 31, 2015
My family is praying deeply for Josh and his family. This is a terrible tragedy. Josh was such a nice young man that had an incredible energy about him and an infectious smile. Amy, I love you and your family dearly. Josh, please look out for your family and make the angels up there smile.
December 29, 2015
Since the day we found out and for everyday forward just know u r on our minds...you will be truly missed and we love u...
Tina Sanchez
December 28, 2015
Gone way to soon Joshua till we meet again, going to miss u like crazy xoxo
Kassydi Stefanelli
December 28, 2015
I will forever cherish every memory i have with you. I will miss your silliness, jokes, and smile. I can't believe this happened, but I know you are happy with Tera now in heaven. I will miss you very much Joshua Curtis smith.❤
DeAndra Akins
December 28, 2015
R.I.H. Josh. You will be truly missed.
Donna Bruzan (Bill Wright)
December 28, 2015
Prayers of comfort for the family and friends of Josh. Until you are all together again, may God give you the strength to go on.
Leno n Lynn Dorado
December 28, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know this hurts and no amount of words could ever be off comfort. Our hearts, prayers and deepest of condolences go out to you all. Love you all.
Tiffany Ross
December 28, 2015
I love you so much Joshy. I can't believe this is true. There are no words to explain how much I will miss you and all our crazy shenanigans together. Fly high my angel. Please tell Tera how much I love and miss her, and you two DO NOT behave up there! Be the two screwballs you always were when you were togther. Gone but never forgotten. Ball-In-Paradise my cousin.
December 28, 2015
Words cannot express how terrible we feel about all of this. We will continue to hold the whole family in our prayers.
We are there for you if you need us.
Love,
Aunt Phyllis, Patsy and Pam
December 27, 2015
Jim and I want to express our sincere sympathy for your loss. Though we have not seen Josh for quite awhile, it is hard to believe he is not here. Our prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
December 27, 2015
You were taken from us to soon!
Brittany Smith
December 27, 2015
Words cant explain the hurt that i am feeling. I feel like my world is crashing around me. I love you josh soo much. And i will miss you every minute of everyday. I will never let your name die. You were the best big brother a girl can have. My heart hurts so bad. There is so many wishes, i wish you were here, i wish there was more time. I love you joshy love your pookie. I will see you in my dreams. Till we meet again
Beth Lay
December 27, 2015
We were blessed to come into Josh's life when he was a little stinker and seen him sporadically throughout the years. He was always kind to us and had that "grin" that lured you in. Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family and friends that were blessed to have Josh in their lives. I pray God will give you strength, comfort and peace and always keep your memories alive. With love always and a heavy heart, Beth, Robert, Jessicca and Nicholas Lay
Frances Lyell
December 27, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Katie Ryan
December 26, 2015
I honestly don't know what to say.. I am truly lucky to have found true love and that Joshua was you. I'm so thankful for everyday we spent together, and the sweet texts and calls all day long. You always made sure I knew how much you love me.. I can't imagine my life without you. I miss your smile your laugh your hugs and endless kisses.. It's rare to find a love that was like ours.. literally everyday I had with you I'll cherish for the rest of my life.. I can't wait for the day we reunite and I can hug you at heavens gates.. love always your babes
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